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| Shadow Weaver by MarcyKate ConnollyWhat it's about: Born with the power to weave shadows into her own creations, Emmeline is feared by everyone except for her shadow-companion, Dar. After the Lady Aisling claims she can "cure" Emmeline's abilities, Dar suggests a risky survival ploy that makes Emmeline question the devotion of her only friend.
For fans of: the creepy, magical feel in Robert Beatty's Serafina series.
Series alert: Shadow Weaver is the 1st in a planned two-book series. |
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Warrior Genius by Michael Dante DiMartino For years, Supreme Creator Nerezza has used fear and violence to rule her empire, seeking to eradicate anyone with a Genius. Then, twelve-year-old Giacomo emerged from hiding and joined a young generation of fellow artists paired with Geniuses. Together, they began a rebellion against her. Now, Giacomo has something Nerezza desperately wants--the Compass, one of three powerful objects known as the Sacred Tools. Possessing all three would allow Nerezza to spread her tyranny worldwide. After a near-fatal showdown, Giacomo and his friends escape to the empire of Rachana, a society long feared for its mighty warriors and their horse-Geniuses. But a dark and ancient force threatens the horse-Geniuses with extinction, and Giacomo discovers he is the only one who can stop it.
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The Oceans Between Stars by Kevin Emerson It is Earth year 2223, but the Earth, along with the entire solar system, is gone. Liam and Phoebe, having barely escaped our exploding sun with their lives, are in stasis for the decade-long journey to the rogue planet Delphi, where they hope to meet up with the rest of the human refugees, find help for their injured parents, and pass along the devastating things they discovered on Mars: that someone destroyed their world intentionally, and that that someone might still be after them, trying to finish the job. The second volume in Kevin Emerson's thrilling sci-fi epic is a bold and terrifying quest into the outer reaches of time and space--one that will change our heroes, and their friendship, forever.
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The Problim Children by Natalie LloydFilled with mystery, humor, and adventure, the first book in this new trilogy is an unforgettable tale of adventure, family, and finding the courage to face any problem heart-first. When the Problim children's ramshackle bungalow in the Swampy Woods goes kaboom, the seven siblings--each born on a different day of the week--have to move into their grandpa's bizarre old mansion in Lost Cove. No problem! For the Problim children, every problem is a gift!
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| The Bone Sparrow by Zana FraillonWhat it's about: Though his family once lived in Myanmar, Subhi only knows the Australian refugee detention center where he was born. It's a filthy, violent place where Subhi's only escape is his imagination. When local girl Jimmie finds her way into the center, Subhi agrees to read to her, sparking a secret friendship.
You might also like: Linda Sue Park's A Long Walk to Water, another realistic, heart-twisting read about young refugees.
Award buzz: Finalist for the Children's Book Council of Australia 2017 Book of the Year. |
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| The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz; illuminated by Hatem AlyWhat it's about: Okay, so the dog dies -- but don't worry, she comes right back to life! It's just one of the many miracles in this story about three unlikely friends who flee persecution in medieval France and face enemies ranging from a farting dragon to King Louis IX.
Why you might like it: "Illuminated" with lively drawings and told by multiple characters, The Inquisitor's Tale is an unusual, funny, and unforgettable story of faith and friendship.
Award buzz: A 2017 Newbery honor book. |
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| We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin NielsenWhat it's about: After their single parents move in together, brilliant but awkward Stewart feels excited to have a sister, while popular Ashley -- already stressed about hiding the fact that her parents split because her dad's gay -- is embarrassed by her almost-stepbrother.
Why you might like it: With Stewart and Ashley taking turns narrating, you get to experience both sides of this honest (and hilarious) story about a complicated family.
Award buzz: Finalist for the 2015 Governor General's Award. |
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| Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonWhat it is: Author Jacqueline Woodson's autobiography in verse, describing how young Jackie found her voice as a writer and how her loving family's moves (from Ohio to South Carolina to New York) shaped her experience of growing up African American during the Civil Rights Movement.
Who it's for: These quietly beautiful poems and clear-eyed observations are sure to inspire writers and dreamers of all ages.
Award buzz: A 2015 Sibert honor book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Avon Lake Public Library 32649 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 440-933-8128alpl.org |
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